Senior Research Associate
California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) • Oakland, CA (hybrid potential)
CWCI, founded in 1964, is an Oakland-based nonprofit research and public policy organization dedicated to improving the California workers’ compensation system. We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to play a leading role in our research program through study design, data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting — combining technical skill, critical thinking, and project leadership.
Why Join CWCI?
- Shape policy with real influence: CWCI research directly informs policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders.
- Work with unique data: gain access to one of California’s most comprehensive workers’ compensation datasets.
- Help shape the research agenda: propose new research topics and contribute directly to CWCI’s research agenda.
- Build visibility in the field: publish, present at conferences, and engage with industry and policy leaders.
- Join an experienced, collaborative team, with support for hybrid work, professional development, and continuing education.
Responsibilities
- Lead applied research on healthcare utilization, medical costs, disability, and other policy-relevant topics.
- Design, manage, and analyze administrative claims data and other large datasets.
- Develop research questions, design methodology, and guide analytic approaches.
- Draft reports, presentations, and research products; lead development of Tableau dashboards.
- Coordinate with CWCI staff, members, and industry leaders to gather input on research scope and deliverables.
- Present findings publicly and participate in CWCI Claims and Medical Care standing committees.
Qualifications
Required: Graduate degree in economics, statistics, actuarial science, public policy, public health, health services research, data analytics, or a related field; at least five years of experience in applied research, health data analysis, public policy, or a related area; demonstrated ability to independently develop research questions and analytic approaches; strong project management skills with large or complex datasets; experience with SQL, SAS, R, or Python, advanced Excel, and Tableau; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: Experience with healthcare, disability, insurance, or administrative claims data, including medical billing and procedure coding; knowledge of the California workers’ compensation system; record of translating analysis into reports or presentations for policy, business, regulatory, or industry audiences; experience working with industry or stakeholder groups.
Full-time • Oakland, CA office, with potential for hybrid work • Reports to the Vice President of Research • Salary range: $135,000 to $155,000, commensurate with experience • Comprehensive benefits package. To apply, send a resume and writing sample to mellong@cwci.org. Position open until filled.
CWCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Research Associate
California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) • Oakland, CA (hybrid potential)
CWCI, founded in 1964, is an Oakland-based nonprofit research and public policy organization dedicated to improving the California workers’ compensation system. We are seeking a Research Associate to support our research program through data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting — translating complex data into clear, useful insights for industry and policy audiences.
Why Join CWCI?
- Make a real impact: your work directly informs policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders shaping the California workers’ compensation system.
- Work with unique data: gain access to one of California’s most comprehensive workers’ compensation datasets.
- Build your research career: develop skills in research design, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement, with growing opportunities for ownership as you advance.
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven team, with support for continuing education.
Responsibilities
- Conduct applied research on healthcare utilization, medical costs, disability, and other policy-relevant topics.
- Process, manage, and analyze administrative claims data and other large datasets.
- Draft reports, presentations, charts, and other research products for industry and policy audiences.
- Support the development of analytic tools, including Tableau dashboards.
- Present research findings internally and in public or professional forums.
- Collaborate with research leadership to develop research questions and methodology.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, actuarial science, public policy, public health, health services research, data analytics, or a related field; at least three years of experience in applied research, health data analysis, public policy, or a related area (relevant graduate research experience may also be considered); strong quantitative and analytical skills with large or complex datasets; experience with SQL, SAS, R, or Python and advanced Excel proficiency; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: Graduate degree in a relevant field; experience with healthcare, disability, insurance, or administrative claims data, including medical billing and procedure coding; knowledge of the California workers’ compensation system; experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools.
Full-time • Oakland, CA office, with potential for hybrid work • Reports to the Vice President of Research • Salary range: $85,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience • Comprehensive benefits package. To apply, send a resume and writing sample to mellong@cwci.org. Position open until filled.
CWCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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